University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine - Scalpel Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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LEONARD PEARSON, BS., V.M.D., M.D

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CLINIC ROOM FOR SMALL ANIMALS

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f Zlaistnrp uf the zterinarp J-ltlehiral bounty 15 HE Veterinary Medical Society was organized in 1889, due almost entirely to the efforts of our late Dean, Dr. Leonard Pearson, and in appreciation of his untiring work and enthusiasm for our future welfare he was fittingly chosen the first President of the organization. The aim of the :Xssociatfon is to bring men together for that mutual aid and stimulation which can only be obtained and en- gendered in a man by the face of his fellow man. Here many points of difference in the life and mind of its individual members were either smoothed away or so plainly accentuated that they were afterwards acknowledged and respected. Thus many a student was pleased to find that his classmate shared his aims and ideals. though he had to learn of the great diversity of methods by which these might be realized. lt is true that the Society has always tried to keep its addresses, discussions and papers more or less within the broad bounds o-f veterinary medicineg how- ever, the minutes of years do not fail to show that this apparent isolation of topic and thought proved merely material for a-larger and wider education, but rather furnish a means for its members to prepare for the sphere of life they are about to enter as professional men, and enable them to intelligently and clearly discuss the questions and problems they meet which are of equal interest to the public and themselves, The meetings of the Society are held twice monthly in Pearson Hall and pro- vide a neutral ground where all class distinction is set aside, where Freshmen, -luniors and Seniors mingle and enjoy equal rights. At these meetings many pleasant and lasting, as well as profitable, friendships have sprung up among members of the different classes, thus helping more than any other one thing,perhaps,to promote a common interest and regard for the wel- fare of the Department. Keeping pace with the steady growth of the Veterinary Department, our Society is increasing in membership, power and its usefulness, and bids fair to be one of the strongest of our college organizations. Gut of a total enrollment in our school of l5O students, some 120 are mem- bers of the Society, an indorsement in itself of the work being done for the good of the student. 'Wie as a class, wish to record our gratitude for the many happy and in- structive evenings we as society members have enjoyed through the kindness and generosity of every man of the University whose aid we have sought in our Society programs. XN'e. therefore, take this opportunity in thanking again Dr. sl. XY. Adams, Dr. H. Penniman, Dr. Edw. Ludholtz and Dr. XY. H. Hoskins for their kindness in giving us a talk along lines not met with in our course of study. The Medical Society, as in the past, so in the future. will stand for advance- ment in all things wo-rth while and will be a strong bond uniting its members in a common interest for the advancement of the veterinary profession. af-WC-J IZ9